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Nephrogenic systemic Fibrosis (NSF), formerly known as nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy (NFD), is a condition that generally affects those with kidney disease. It is characterized by fibrous tissues that develop within the connective tissues of the eyes, organs, joints and skin. In this article we will discuss the signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors and…

According to the findings of a recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, “there was an absolute increase in the incidence of high-grade prostate cancers” with the use of 5α-reductase inhibitors like Propecia and Proscar. In a study dubbed the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial (PCPT), researchers conducted a large, randomized placebo-controlled…

Recent claims made by dietary supplement manufacturers carry little weight while an influx of false promises and negligent practices continue to tarnish the entire industry. Amongst those accused of allegedly promoting false claims are six online firms that recently misled consumers into buying acai berry supplements. Through the creation of false news websites, the…

Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is a congenital birth defect characterized by a defect in which the baby’s arteries to the lungs remain constricted after delivery, limiting the amount of blood flow to the lungs and therefore the amount of oxygen into the bloodstream. In this article we will discuss the signs…

Naturalyte, along with Granuflo Dry Acid Concentrate, is used in the treatment of acute and chronic renal failure during hemodialysis. It was specifically formulated to be used with a three-stream hemodialysis machine, which assists in the removal of toxins from the blood when the kidney is unable to do so on its own. Of…

Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the developer of the popular diabetes medication Actos, has recently become the subject of intense scrutiny. Healthcare officials have reviewed data that lends increasing weight to the long-suspected link between Actos and bladder cancer. Accordingly, the results of numerous studies have led to the revision of Actos warning labels. Actos was developed…

The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP, continues to make great progress in its ongoing effort to protect innocent consumers from fraudulent marketing practices. On February 18, 2011, the Orange County, California, Superior Court gave preliminary approval in a case styled Hojiwala vs. Xacta to a settlement of a nationwide class action lawsuit against retailer Idea…

On March 26, 2011 Greenstone LLC announced a voluntary nationwide recall of Citalopram and Finasteride medications due to the possibility that incorrect labels have been placed on the bottles by a third-party manufacturer. If you or someone close to you has given birth to a child with a birth defect after taking improperly labeled…